The flexible MB.EA platform would give the new GLC a more efficient base to work from compared with the first-generation model, and allow it to use more advanced battery packs and electric motors. It’s also expected to feature an 800V electrical architecture, just like the Porsche Macan Electric, which would help with both charging and performance.
The result should be a substantial improvement on the current EQC’s 255-mile range. The EQC comes with dual motors and all-wheel drive as standard, but single-motor variants may serve as the entry point to the new electric GLC range, as is the case with the Mercedes EQE SUV, and the recently facelifted EQA and EQB.
Much of the line-up will still feature dual motors, especially the hot AMG version we’ve previously spied. The Mercedes-AMG GLCs also featured a bulging bonnet, aggressive front bumper and large ventilated brake discs that sit behind even bigger rims.
AMG is sure to have made some tweaks to the chassis and lowered the ride height as well. The heavy camouflage conceals any additional styling changes, but the front end will probably feature some vertical struts to evoke the ‘Panamericana’ grille on AMG’S combustion-engined cars.
The new GLC will also introduce a new generation of Mercedes digital interfaces and interior design, and will be optimised to seat five passengers.
We expect the new electric GLC will be revealed ahead of the new electric C-Class some time in late 2025 or early 2026, with production due to commence later that year. When it does arrive, it’ll rival other new premium electric SUVs such as the Audi Q6 e-tron and BMW’s forthcoming ‘Neue Klasse’ SUV.
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